oxycodone, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxecta

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

Jay W. Marks, MD

Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

GENERIC NAME: oxycodone

BRAND NAMES: OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxecta

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Oxycodone is a strong narcotic pain-reliever and
cough suppressant similar to morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone. The precise
mechanism of action is not known but may involve stimulation of opioid receptors
in the brain. Oxycodone does not eliminate the sensation of pain but decreases
discomfort by increasing the tolerance to pain. In addition to tolerance to
pain, oxycodone also causes sedation and depression of respiration. The FDA
approved oxycodone in 1976.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Oxycodone is prescribed for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term treatment with a narcotic, and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate for the relief of moderate to severe
pain.

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